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S429 BWP

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,057 mi
Last recorded146,057 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 BWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 146,057 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 145,073 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 145,049 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front lower suspension arm dust covers not clipped but preventing the ingress of dirt

Front track rod end dust covers not clipped but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly corroded and has filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake slow to react on brake test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads and inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 144,090 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 142,725 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 142,719 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 139,814 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 139,794 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 135,047 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 133,599 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 128,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,547 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 127,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 126,520 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 126,485 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 121,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 121,702 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front and offside rear tyre treads cracking/splitting

deterioration at both front wiper blades

drivebelt noise/squeel

handbrake travel

trailer socket cover weak action

wheel trims and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Oct 2012 113,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake travel high

slight underbody mechanical components surface corrosion

wheel trims and part underbody engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2012 113,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake travel high

slight underbody mechanical components surface corrosion

wheel trims and part underbody engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2011 110,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

handbrake travel

slight outer edge wearing at n/s front tyre

slight smear at wipers

Pass 25 Oct 2010 104,637 miles

hand brake travel high

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2009 99,244 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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S429 BWP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 125,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S429 BWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S429 BWP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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